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Methodism and American Empire

Reflections on Decolonizing the Church
  • By David William Scott, Filipe Fernandes R. Maia
Reflections on Decolonizing the Church
  • By David W. Scott, Filipe Maia, Filipe Maia
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Living into a less colonial way of being together.

Methodism and American Empire investigates historical trajectories and theological developments that connect American imperialism since World War II to the Methodist tradition as a global movement. The volume asks: to what extent is United Methodists’ vision of the globe marred by American imperialism? Through historical analyses and theological reflections, this volume chronicles the formation of an understanding of The United Methodist Church since the mid-20th century that is both global and at the same time dominated by American interests and concerns. Methodism and American Empire provides a historical and theological perspective to understand the current context of The United Methodist Church while also raising ecclesiological questions about the impact of imperialism on how Methodists have understood the nature and mission of the church over the last century. Gathering voices and perspectives from around the world, this volume suggests that the project of global Methodism and the tensions one witnesses therein ought to be understood in the context of American imperialism and that such an understanding is critical to the task of continuing to be a global denomination. The volume tells a tale of complex negotiations happening between United Methodists across different national, cultural, and ecclesial contexts and sets up the historical backdrop for the imminent schism of The United Methodist Church.

Contributors are The Rev. Dr. Israel (Izzy) Alvaran, The Rev. Dr. Cristine (Tintin) Carnate-Atrero, Taylor Denyer, Lloyd Nyarota, Joon-Sik Park, The Rev. Dr. Darryl W. Stephens, Jørgen Thaarup, and Philip Wingeier-Rayo.
Living into a less colonial way of being together.

Methodism and American Empire investigates historical trajectories and theological developments that connect American imperialism since World War II to the Methodist tradition as a global movement. The volume asks: to what extent is United Methodists’ vision of the globe marred by American imperialism? Through historical analyses and theological reflections, this volume chronicles the formation of an understanding of The United Methodist Church since the mid-20th century that is both global and at the same time dominated by American interests and concerns. Methodism and American Empire provides a historical and theological perspective to understand the current context of The United Methodist Church while also raising ecclesiological questions about the impact of imperialism on how Methodists have understood the nature and mission of the church over the last century. Gathering voices and perspectives from around the world, this volume suggests that the project of global Methodism and the tensions one witnesses therein ought to be understood in the context of American imperialism and that such an understanding is critical to the task of continuing to be a global denomination. The volume tells a tale of complex negotiations happening between United Methodists across different national, cultural, and ecclesial contexts and sets up the historical backdrop for the imminent schism of The United Methodist Church.
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    Product Specs
    • SKU: 9781791030650
    • Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
    • ISBN 13: 9781791030650
    • Publication Date: 01/15/2024
    • Format: Paperback
    • Page Count: 226
    • Author: David William Scott
    • Author: Filipe Fernandes R. Maia
    • Width: 5.95 inches
    • Height: 0.95 inches
    • Length: 9.05 inches
    • Weight: 0.03 pounds
    • SKU: 9781791030643
    • Manufacturer: Abingdon Press
    • ISBN 13: 9781791030643
    • Publication Date: 01/31/2024
    • Format: Electronic Media
    • Author: David W. Scott
    • Author: Filipe Maia
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